TymeBank vs Discovery

Interest rates compared

Last updated 3rd August 2025 by Walter

Introduction

This fixed deposit comparison page compares TymeBank interest rates to Discovery interest rates. All the interest rates shown are sourced from the TymeBank and Discovery websites, respectively. All rates shown on this page have been converted to nominal rates! This allows for a fair comparison. Rates last updated 4th August 2025.

How do TymeBank fixed deposit interest rates compare to Discovery ?

You are more likely to find better interest rates at TymeBank than Discovery. Specifically, 67 out of 100 interest rates are better at TymeBank than Discovery. This means you are more likely to find a better interest rate at Discovery 33% of the time. (PS this was done by comparing all the interest rates on offer for different terms, investment amounts and age groups. Only terms which are offered by both banks are included in the comparison)

TymeBank
8.65%
best rate
Discovery
8.10%
best rate

The best interest rate you can get at TymeBank is 8.65% for the 12-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R1 . Whilst at Discovery, the best interest rate you can get is 8.1% for the 60-month fixed deposit. You will need a minimum deposit of R10,000 .

But how do interest rates at TymeBank compare to Discovery across different terms and investment amounts?

3 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

This table shows TymeBank's and Discovery's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-2
R10,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-2
R100,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-21
R100,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-21
R250,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-53
R250,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-53
R1,000,000 for 18+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-214
R1,000,000 for 55+
6.96%
7.05%
-
-214
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 6.96% interest rate at TymeBank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 3 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.05%. Over 3 months you will earn R214 less in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

6 month fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

This table shows TymeBank's and Discovery's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit.

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.30%
+
29
R10,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.30%
+
29
R100,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.30%
+
294
R100,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.30%
+
294
R250,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.30%
+
734
R250,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.30%
+
734
R1,000,000 for 18+
7.87%
7.30%
+
2,937
R1,000,000 for 55+
7.87%
7.30%
+
2,937
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 7.87% interest rate at TymeBank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 6 month fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.30%. Over 6 months you will earn R2,937 more in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

1 year fixed deposit interest rates compared

TymeBank vs Discovery

This table shows TymeBank's and Discovery's interest rates for a R10,000, R100,000, R250,000 and R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit.

Investment amount TymeBank1Discovery1 Winner 2
R10,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.50%
+
124
R10,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.50%
+
124
R100,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.50%
+
1,240
R100,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.50%
+
1,240
R250,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.50%
+
3,100
R250,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.50%
+
3,100
R1,000,000 for 18+
8.65%
7.50%
+
12,400
R1,000,000 for 55+
8.65%
7.50%
+
12,400
  • 1 nominal interest rate
  • 2 the amount of interest you will be able earn at TymeBank over and above Discovery.
    A negative amount means that Discovery offers more than TymeBank.
How to read this table?

You get a 8.65% interest rate at TymeBank for a R1,000,000 investment in a 1 year fixed deposit (if you are older than 55). Discovery's interest rate for the same terms is 7.50%. Over 12 months you will earn R12,400 more in interest at TymeBank compared Discovery.

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